IAA SPOTLIGHT: GET TO KNOW – LIL RICO – ARIZONA’S HOTTEST STAR!

Gabriel Rico, better known as Lil Rico, is a 25 year old rapper from Phoenix, AZ. He’s an artist with great stage presence and a deep love for music.

Getting his start with rapping and writing lyrics in his teens, at 19 he formed a rap group called the Flamin Bird Souljhaz with a few close friends.

After investing in himself and his career, with the proper equipment, he taught himself how to record vocals, about production and making beats.

He currently has a mix-tape out with his group and is consistently working on more projects, working to reach new levels.

IAA: What city and state are you from?

LIL RICO: Phoenix, Arizona.

IAA: What is your music background?

LIL RICO: I’ve been rapping since the age of 15. Ten years now. At 18, I recorded my first vocals in the studio. I created my rap group at 19 and got my own equipment, and started recording my own music at 23. I’ve done about 12 to 15 gigs. I have 1 mix-tape out and am currently working on various projects.

IAA: Why do you want to record and release your own music?

LIL RICO: This is what I love to do and it’s my passion. I want to showcase my talent and start branding myself.

IAA: What are your songs about?

LIL RICO: My songs are about my life, current and past events. I also try to make songs that you can dance to and play in the clubs and party songs.

IAA: Who is your fan base directed towards?

LIL RICO: It would have to be directed towards the Rap and Hip-Hop crowd. I would say from the ages of 16 to 30. People who like to dance and party and can relate to struggling and poverty.

IAA: Who are your musical influences?

LIL RICO: Some of my music influences will have to be Ludacris, 50 Cent, and Nelly. I used to listen to them a lot when I was younger.

IAA: How would you describe your music?

LIL RICO: I try to tell stories with my music and keep a little humor in it. I try to make people laugh at least once when hearing one of my songs.

IAA: What makes you stand out from other artists?

LIL RICO: I think the ability to adapt to a lot of different beats and genres makes me stand out from other artists. I’m very diverse and have a lot of rapping styles also. I can do more than just rap. I make beats and do my own production.

IAA: What are some upcoming projects you are currently working on?

LIL RICO: I’m going to be working on a mix-tape for myself. I’m also going to be working on an album with my brother. I have a small project with Big Lip Radio I’m currently working on. Also, working on songs with my group.

IAA: What are your career goals? Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

LIL RICO: Some of my career goals: Having my own label. I want to have my own big studio, become a well know artist, producer, and beat maker. In ten years, I see myself financially stable, being able to help out my family and give back to the community. By then I will have my own label, a bunch of albums out and a lot of fans that will appreciate my music.

all the hard work is starting to pay off after all the obstacles you have achieved everything you have put your mind to,after all i will always love you and me and the boys are real happy to have you in our lives. Keep up the great work.

Ive known you for a while and ever since I hard FBS’s song “Everything Arizona”, I new you all will be getting up in the music scene for your talent. Keep doing what your doing bro, Ill always be here to support just hit me up.

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